


Price, 25 Cents 



The Dolls 
on Dress Parade 



By 
EFFA E. PRESTON 




PAINE PUBLISHING CO. 

DAYTON, OHIO 



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Song Specialties for Your 
Entertainments 

Teachers are discovering that no matter how 
much novelty there is in their entertain- 
ment, how well it is arranged, how thoroughly 
drilled, if they want to hold the active interest 
of the audience they must use the best of songSL 
The songs must be real novelties. The words 
must be interesting as well as decidedly clever. 
The music must be catchy and abounding in rich 
melody. With these things in mind we have 
prepared this list of superior song novelties for 
our patrons. All are in regular sheet music form. 

Price, 35 cents each; 5 for $1.25 

WELCOME SONGS 

We've Just Arrived from Bashful Town. 
We Hope You've Brought Your Smiles 

Along. 
Come and Partake of OurWelcome Cake. 
We're Very Glad to See You Here. 
With Quaking Hearts We WelcomeYou. 

CLOSING SONGS 

Mr. Sun and Mrs. Moon. 
Now, Aren't You Glad You Came? 
We Do Not Like to Say Goodbye. 
We'll Now Have to Say Goodbye. 

Paine Publishing Co., Dayton, Ohio 



The Dolls on Dress 
Parade 



EFFA E. PRESTON 



COPYRIGHT, 1922, BY L. M. PAINB 



PAINE PUBLISHING COMPANY 
DAYTON, OHIO 






SEP 29 '22 

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The Dolls on Dress Parade 

Stage shows interior of doll shop. Sfiiop Woman, Guests and 
iSoldier Doll arc on stage when curtain rises. Dolls enter as an- 
nounced; all except Rag Dolls walk stiffly across stage. After 
they speak they stand at rear of stage. 

CHARACTERS 

Child — Little girl in ordinary dress. 

Shop Woman — Taller girl, dark dress, white apron. 

Guests — Any number girls. 

Soldier Doll — Boy in scout or soldier suit. 

Rag Dolls— Girls in blue gingham dresses and bonnets — very limp. 

French Doll— Girl with curls, big hat, ruined dress. 

Farmer Doll — Boy in overalls, big straw hat. 

Paper Doll — Child, m crepe paper costume. 

Baby Doll — Very small girl — long white dress and cap. 

Sailor Doll — Boy in sailor suit. 

Collapsible Dolls — Children in red rompers and caps. 

Japanese Doll — Dark girl in bright kimono, slippers, fan. 

Dutch Doll — Girl in blue dress, white apron and cap, wooden shoes. 

Indian Doll — Dark child in Indian suit. 

Eskimo Doll — Plump child — one-piece pajama suit covered with 

cotton to represent fur, hood attached. 
Old Doll — Child with uncombed hair, torn, soiled dress. 



Child : 



(Child enters.) 

I'm looking for a dollie 

And so I've come to yon. 
I'm told that yon have in your store 

Some lovely dolls quite new. 

I hope they all are home today 

And every one I'll see. 
I'll choose the very nicest 

And take her home with me. 

Shop Woman -. 

My dear, I'll show yon many dolls 
All in their best arrayed, 

Because today, you lucky girl, 
They have a dress parade. 



4 THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

CHILD: 

A dress parade — how lovely! 

Shop Woman : 

I hear their tiny shoes. 

This soldier doll announces them. 
You'll find it hard to choose. 
[Soldier Doll sticks head in door off stage.] 

Soldier Doll : 

All ready. There's a child out here 

Who wants a doll I think. 
But do not wait another bit. 

You've all had time to prink. 
[Child shows delight as each doll enters.] 
[Soldier Doll announces dolls as they enter.] 

Rag Dolls : 

We are such very useful dolls 

I'm sure you must agree 
That for the children everyday 

No dolls are good as we. 

We're washable, we never break, 
We bend quite anyway. 

Just try us for a year or two, 
We are the best you'll say. 

French Doll: 

I am an aristocrat, 

A doll of high degree. 
I came to you from far away 
In France across the sea. 

Ny name is Isabella, 

I'm a most expensive doll 

So you must treat me gently 
And never let me fall. 



THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

I shut my eyes so nicely 
Just tilt me back and see. 

[Shop Woman tilts her and her eyes close.] 

Now, isn't that a clever trick? 
I'm sure you will like me. 



Farmer Doll: 

I'm a Farmer Doll 

See my rake and hoe. 
I can plant your garden 

And all the seeds will grow. 

I'm so very useful 

I can rake the hay 
And mow the wheat when it gets ripe. 

I'm busy all the day. 



Paper Doll; 



I 'm only made of paper 
And cheap as cheap can be. 

I don't belong in this parade. 
But still, you might like me. 

My dresses, colored paper, 
You'd find it fun to make. 

In fact, unless you take me home 
You'll make a sad mistake. 



Baby Doll: 



Cunning baby doll am I 

Pinch me and I cry 
Loudly for my parents, 

Don't you want to try? 

[Shop Woman pinches her and she cries.] 



6 the dolls on dress parade 

Sailor Doll : 

I'm Jack Tar, a sailor doll 

Just off the salty sea. 
And every girl in every port 

AVas very fond of me. 

I've traveled over all the world 

It's made me very clever, 
A doll of my experience 

You'll seldom find if ever. 

[Dances Sailor's Hornpipe.} 

Collapsible Dolls : 

Push down our heads, — 

When we arise 
We'll loudly squawk 

To your surprise. 

' We all collapse 

And squawk, each one. 
The children think us 
Lots of fun. 

[Shop Woman pushes down head of each one and it 
squawks as it rises.] 

Japanese Doll: 

My name is Lotus Flower 

I came from far Japan. 
Just look at my kimono 

And my flirtatious fan. 

I'll tell of cherry blossoms, 

Of feasts of long ago, 
Of temple bells a-ringing 

Where paper lanterns glow. 






THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

111 bow to you politely 
And drink a lot of tea. 

I'll honorably serve you, 
So, please, I beg, take me. 

Dutch Doll : 

I'm Huldah from Holland, 

With stout wooden shoes, 
Most any wise child 

Would a Dutch dolly choose. 

I never get dirty 

I smile as I play 
I know you'll soon love me, 

So take me today. 

Indian Doll: 

My name is Laughing Water, 

And your papoose I'll be 
Just hang my deerskin cradle 

To sway in any tree. 

Build me a little wigwam 
Where I may sleep at night, 

And sing me Indian lullabies 
When stars are shining bright. 

Yon never need be careful 
But leave me in the sun. 

My wax is very solid, 
My colors never run. 

Eskimo Doll : 

I'm a hardy Eskimo 

Prom the land of ice and snow. 

What a lovely doll I'd be 

In the winter, don't you see?^ 



THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

Cuddle me beneath your arm, 
And my fur will keep you warm. 
In the snow drifts we will play 
With rosy cheeks and voices gay. 

All dolls sing— Air: COMIX 5 THRU THE RYE. 

1. 

If a girlie needs a dollie 

Made for fun and play, 
If the dollie must be lovely 

Girlie, look this way. 



Chorus: 



Every girlie needs a dollie, 
None you say have you, 

So smile on me, my pretty maid, 
Oh, don't you think I'll do? 

2. 

I've a nature kind and loving, 

Very seldom cry, 
Never frowning, always smiling, 

Do not pass me by. 

3. 

When a girlie needs a dollie 
Why the search delay? 

Here am I all ready, waiting, 
Choose me now, today. 

Enter Old Doll. 

My name is Mary Alice, 
And I'm old as old can be. 

My paint's washed off, my head 
is cracked, 
No little girl wants me. 



Child : 



THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

My hair was once in golden curls 

And now it hangs forlorn, 
My eyes are dim from crying, 

My pretty dress is torn. 

I o<nly came to see the rest. 

Of course I did not dream 
That any child could care for me, 

So shabby now I seem. [Weeps.] 



Oh, Mary Alice, please don't cry. 

I want you, I choose you. 
I'll love you much, much better 

Than these dainty dolls so new. 
They'll find a home at once, I'm sure, 

But you, my dear, need me. 

[To audience] I've made a wise selection 

I'm sure you all agree. 

For after all old friends are best. 
Friends that are tried and true. 

And so from all the Doils Parade 
Dear Mary Alice, I choose you. 

Old Doll : 

You make me very happy. 

I can scarce believe my ears — 
To think that you will take me home 

And not those lovely dears. 

Their clothes are fresh and dainty, 
Their cheeks are painted red. 

Their locks are long and curling, 
While mine are straight instead. 



10 THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 

But, though. I'm old and faded 

My heart beats warm and true — 
I'll always, always, grateful be 

Dear little girl to you. 

All the other dolls — in amazement — 

She's going to take Mary Alice? 
It really can't be true — 

[To Mary Alice.] 

"With all of us so beautiful 
She wouldn't look at you. 

[To Child.] 

Just look again at us we beg. 

You must have failed to see 
Our shining curls, our dresses new, 

Our pride and dignity. 

You surely don't want that old doll! 

She's been worn cut for years. 
You'll change your mind when you get home 

And hurry back in tears. 

And then you'll find we all are gone 

With other little girls 
W T ho like our style, our pretty clothes, 

Our lovely flowing curls. 

Sailor Doll (stepping to front and motioning rest to be 
still) : 

She's right. I know, for I am wise; 

Although it is to my surprise 

She shows such sense, for little girls 

Are always pleased by silly curls. 



THE DOLLS ON DRESS PARADE 11 

They fail to see, 'neath raiment gay 
A spirit that is sweet and gay. 
This child is most as wise as I. 
She knows it 's best to pass its by 

And choose a doll for every day, 
A doll that's had long years of play, 
Is beautiful in this child 's eyes. 
She's right. / know, and I am wise. 

And if the choice seems queer to you 
Because you're all so fresh and new, 
I've traveled over sea and land, 
I'm wise, at least I understand. 
You'd only be an honored guest. 
In dolls — or friends — the old are best. 

All: Well, perhaps you are right. It's nice for Mary 
Alice, any way, isn't it! 

All sing — Air: AULD LANG SYNE. 

Old dolls are like old friends the best 

Because they're tried and true 
But we'll be old dolls, too, some day, 

Instead of fine and new. 

Chorus: 

And you will love us then 

When beauties: fade, 
The dolls you're passing by today, 

The dolls on dress parade. 

Dolls parade off stage, followed by Soldier Doll, and 
led by the Sailor Doll. Child stands with arms around 
Mary Alice as curtain goes down. Guests leave. 



Entertainments for All Occasions 



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CHOICE CHRISTMAS DIALOGUES AND PLAYS— Irish 40 

CHOICE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS— Irish 40 

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CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLER— Guptill 25 

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CHRISTMAS SPEAKIN' AT SKAGGS' SKULE— Irish 25 

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PUMPKIN PIE PETER— Irish 25 

THE REUNION AT PINE KNOT RANCH— Irish 25 

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Entertainments for Christmas 



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CHOICE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS By Marie Irish 

For children of all grades. Contents: 50 recitations, 8 mono- 
logues, 11 plays and dialogues, 5 drills and marches, 8 tableaux, 
4 pantomimes, 8 pantomimed carols, 8 songs, etc. Price, 40 cents. 

THE PRIMARY CHRISTMAS BOOK By Marie Irish 

For children under ten years of age. Contents: 68 recitations, 
12 exercises, 7 songs, 6 drills, 12 dialogues and plays, 9 pantomimes. 
Price, 40 cents. 

BEST CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES By Marie Irish 

Twelve pantomimes, each accompanied by complete words, 
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CHOICE CHRISTMAS DIALOGUES AND PL AYS... By Marie Irish 
Ten dialogues for Primary Grades, 10 dialogues for Intermediate 
Grades and 8 plays for Grammar Grades. Price, 40 cents. 

CHRISTMAS AT MCCARTHYS' By Elizabeth F. Guptill 

Brimful of fun and Christmas spirit. For any number of young 
folks and children. Time, 30 minutes. Price, 25 cents. 

CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN 1 HOLLER By Elizabeth F. Guptill 

The old-fashioned school is rehearsing for the Christmas enter- 
tainment. Funny from beginning to end. Time, 30 minutes. For 
any number of children. Price, 25 cents. 

CHRISTMAS EVE AT MULLIGAN'S By Marie Irish 

For all grades. 4 males, 5 females. Time, 30 minutes. A most 
unusual play. Plenty of wit and humor as well as more serious 
episodes. Sure to be a success. Price, 25 cents. 

CHRISTMAS SPEAKnr AT SKAGGS' SKULE By Marie Irish 

A back woods school entertainment is featured. Easy to pre- 
pare and plenty of fun. For 6 boys and 8 girls. Time, 30 minutes. 
Price, 25 cents. 

IN A TOY SHOP By Effa E. Preston 

In rhyme. For 12 or more small children. A clever little play 
that will please. Time, 20 minutes. Price, 25 cents. 

THE REUNION AT PINE KNOT RANCH By Marie Irish 

For upper grades. 5 males and 6 females. Time, 30 minutes. 
Plenty of fun and a great surprise. Price, 25 cents. 

SNOWBOUND FOR CHRISTMAS By Marie Irish 

For 4 boys and 4 girls. For mixed grades. Time, 25 minutes. 
The older children play Santa Claus for the younger ones. Price, 
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A STRIKE IN SANTA LAND By Effa E. Preston 

In rhyme. 8 boys, 7 girls. Time, 20 minutes. Very easy but 
effective. Price, 25 cents. 

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Humorous. For any number of children under fourteen years 
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